The 10 Best Screw Bit Sets

We spent 46 hours on research, videography, and editing, to review the top options for this wiki. Whether you are a professional contractor or an occasional home DIYer, you'll never be without the right tool for the job with one of these handy screwdriver bit sets. Our selection includes compact kits filled with the most common sizes to more comprehensive options suitable for large-scale industrial and automotive applications.
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We spent 46 hours on research, videography, and editing, to review the top options for this wiki. Whether you are a professional contractor or an occasional home DIYer, you'll never be without the right tool for the job with one of these handy screwdriver bit sets. Our selection includes compact kits filled with the most common sizes to more comprehensive options suitable for large-scale industrial and automotive applications.
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10. Bosch T4021

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Unlike most of the other sets out there, the Bosch T4021 doesn't come in a bulky plastic case. Instead, all 21 pieces fit into a soft, compact, and handy storage pouch that has built-in belt loops to ensure the perfect bit is always within arm's reach.

9. Prime Line Bit 360

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If you are a homeowner who wants to keep a small kit on hand for those times you need to do a little handy work, the Prime Line Bit 360 is a good choice. It comes with a screwdriver that lets you change bits quickly and easily with just one twist.

8. Bosch T4047

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The Bosch T4047 is a good value for the number of parts you get, though it's certainly not as comprehensive as more expensive models. It's especially useful for burying long screws into treated lumber and metal, plus the power groove fits all quick-change systems.

7. Titan Tools 16061

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The Titan Tools 16061 includes a wide assortment of uncommon bits that should help you handle any weird variety of fastener that you may encounter. It's great for working on projects around the house, and it includes a 2.5 inch magnetic holder.

6. Irwin Tools Impact Series 1840315

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The Irwin Tools Impact Series 1840315 is built with high-grade steel to withstand heavy use from impact drivers, and includes everything from screw heads and hex bits to Allen wrench tips and more. The case is clearly marked, making organization easier.

5. Tacklife HBWS1A

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The multi-magnetic driver in the Tacklife HBWS1A makes it easy to find that lousy screw you just dropped, while the 72-tooth ratchet only requires a 5° sweep, letting you quickly remove fasteners in even the tightest of spaces without much hassle.

4. Milwaukee 48-32-1551

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The Milwaukee 48-32-1551 features a magnetic drive guide that reduces slipping and wobbling by holding long fasteners in place while the sleeve retracts, ultimately resulting in fewer stripped screws. It's a high-quality option suitable for professional use.

3. Syntus Precision

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If you work in tech, having the Syntus Precision in your bag will save you a lot of headaches. It's ideal for fixing cell phones, tablets, video game consoles, and other electronics, especially since the driver has a flexible shaft for getting into tight spaces.

2. Chapman MFG #8900 Slotted

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The Chapman MFG #8900 Slotted is a durable set made from fine alloy steel, which is heated and treated with black oxide to achieve a specific hardness between Rc52 and Rc55. It's machined in the USA for quality control, and is ideal for use on sensitive weaponry.

1. DeWalt DW2166

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The 45-piece DeWalt DW2166 is a good choice for professional contractors who can't afford tool failure on job sites, while still being suitable for the home DIYer. Eight of the included pieces are double-sided, so you get more sizes with less parts to keep track of.

Choosing an All-Important Screw Bit Set

Examples of bits that many people may not at first think are important to own include square-shaped bits, hex bits, and more.

A good set of screw bits helps to alleviate the difficulty and annoyance of inserting hardware by readying you to work with varied types and sizes of screws.

Almost every single person, regardless of his or her career, hobbies, location, or age, will at some point have to put screws into something. This can take the shape of the student assembling furniture in her college apartment or a dad hanging a shelf in his son's bedroom; it can mean the professional carpenter erecting the framing of an entire house or the doctor putting a single new degree on the wall behind her desk. While in the course of a given year most people may not repair a faulty outlet, fix a leaking faucet, or re-tile a bathroom floor, if there is one physical task we all complete at least from time to time, it is surely sinking screws into holes.

But even this ostensibly simple task, this insertion of a screw into a wall, furniture section, or other surface, can be surprisingly complicated if you don't have the right tools for the job. Try using a flathead screwdriver in a screw with a Phillips head, for example, or a bit that's too large or small to properly fit the screw in question, and you'll quickly realize just how frustrating -- and at times impossible -- it can be to sink a screw without the right tool.

A good set of screw bits helps to alleviate the difficulty and annoyance of inserting hardware by readying you to work with varied types and sizes of screws. At its most basic, a screw bit set should simply contain a few different sizes of both flathead and Phillips bits, ideally with tips small enough to access the tiny screws of a handheld electronic devices battery compartment and with larger bits suitable for use with a standard drywall screw (see below for more information on various types of hardware). Look for a set that comes with a decent screwdriver handle into which the bits can be set; many bits can also be used in a drill, but by choosing a set that does not necessitate owning additional tools, you avoid potentially having a set of bits you can't even use.

A simple set like that will likely be the only one most people need; however, there are many screw bit sets that are much more comprehensive yet still surprisingly affordable, and are well worth the consideration of anyone who thinks he or she might at some point need a specialized bit. Examples of bits that many people may not at first think are important to own include square-shaped bits, hex bits, and more. Buying one larger, well-stocked set of bits once may well save you from spending more money later as you augment the smaller, simpler set you initially thought would suit all of your needs.

Finally, once you have identified the types of bits you will need in your set, take time to consider how they are made considered against how you will them. Some bits are made from steel and are suitable for regular light duty use, while others are coated in titanium and can stand to regular heavy-duty work.

The Additional Tool and Hardware You'll Want

A screw bit set that comes with a good screwdriver handle can do much to help you hang pictures, assemble shelving, or make basic repairs around the home, garage, or office. However, if you're going to be sinking lots of screws, the comfort of your wrist and the efficient use of your free time both merit the purchase of a good drill. (Also called "drivers" by some, but for our purposes, we will use the more common term.)

Most standard drills have an easily-adjusted chuck, which is the slot where a bit is inserted and then secured as the jaws tighten onto the shank of a screw or drill bit.

Most standard drills have an easily-adjusted chuck, which is the slot where a bit is inserted and then secured as the jaws tighten onto the shank of a screw or drill bit. Make sure you select a drill with a chuck than can be tightened enough to grab onto the bits you own (or are going to purchase), but know that most standard drills will be able to do this just fine. Also make sure you obtain and learn how to use a drill with adjustable torque settings, as changing the torque helps you to safely and effectively bore into or drive screws into various types of material while minimizing the chance of damaging the hardware or material.

Along with your new screw bits and drill, you will also want to obtain a good set of drill bits. The right bit can help make perfect holes in everything from tile to drywall to wood to steel, clearing the way for a screw to sink into the material securely but with ease. Pre-drilling holes helps reduce the chance for damaged materials and will save you time and effort. With a good drill, the right drill bits, and a set of screw bits, you will be ready to build, hang, or repair a plethora of thing.

A Few Words on Types of Screws

The best drill, screw bit set, and drill bits won't do you any good at all if you don't have screws to twist into place. And using the wrong type of screw for a given type of material is only marginally better than using nothing at all. Instead of watching as an improperly-hung shelf falls away from the drywall or as a board of fine quarter-sawn oak splits as you sink in a screw that was designed for use in concrete, take a few minutes to educate yourself about using the right hardware for the job.

And using the wrong type of screw for a given type of material is only marginally better than using nothing at all.

Wood screws have a sharp point and broad threading that helps to pull them down into the relatively soft medium of wood. Most are not threaded all the way to their heads. They are among the most common type of hardware.

Machine screws have a flat bottom and tightly-stacked, narrow threads. They are designed for use in pre-drilled holes and are almost always used in metal.

Sheet metal screws are designed to cut through thin layers of metal without a pre-drilled hole required. They are thread all the way to the head to ensure they pull themselves all the way into a their media.

Drywall screws have sharp points and gradually tapered bodies with widely-spaced threading. This shape and design helps the screw sink itself into a molly pre-inserted into a hole drilled into the drywall.

And for a bit of historical perspective, while the concept of the screw was well-known even in 400 or 500 years before the start of the Common Era (as evidenced by various writings of Ancient Greeks), metal screws were not used as fasteners until the Renaissance, first regularly seen in the 1400s. The now-ubiquitous Phillips-head screw was not used until the 1930s; the eponymous hardware was invented by an American named Henry Phillips.

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